Katie is a young terrier mix puppy. She and her sister, Dalilah, came into the shelter together. Katie is most definitely the more submissive of the two.

Katie is in the midst of writing her memoirs. Though short, this gut-wrenching story touches on breaking family ties and thriving beyond the influence of an overbearing sister. With a foreword written by Bark Twain, it’s a story you’re going to want on your reading list.

Katie is available for adoption through PAWS of Grays Harbor, 800 W. First St., Aberdeen. They are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. You can also visit PAWS online at www.pawsgh.org, find them on Facebook or Instagram, or call 360-533-1141. Adopters who are 55 and older receive a 20% discount on adoption fees.

Text and photo by Marcy Merrill